[2] ALPFA was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, founded in 1972 in Los Angeles, California.

[3] Gilberto Vasquez founded ALPFA, a certified public accountant recognized as a community leader and an entrepreneur.

In November 2009, ALPFA merged with the National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA) to further grow the organization.

In 2017, ALPFA partnered with Fortune Magazine and Columbia University and hosted the first ever 50 Most Powerful Latina in Corporate America Event.

[7] These symposiums offer students across the nation opportunities to network with recruiters and learn about different internships and full-time positions available.

[9] For the last 15 years ALPFA has been hosting the HBS Latino Banquet for business professionals in a multitude of different industries and experiences.

45 universities in the United States have an ALPFA student chapter that hosts educational and training events for members, and provides job opportunities through corporate partners.

ALPFA also hosts a national convention annually to provide workshops and job recruiting opportunities.